Aesop Releases 2025 Impact Report With Ingredient and Store Emissions Figures

The report covers January 1 to December 31, 2025, unless otherwise stated. Its findings span sourcing, retail operations and community investment, with Aesop’s strategy increasingly aligned to the L’Oréal for the Future programme. Aesop has been part of L’Oréal Luxe since September 2023.

What the 87% Ingredient Figure Measures The ingredient figure uses ISO 16128 definitions for natural-origin cosmetic ingredients and excludes candles and room sprays. Aesop includes plant- and mineral-based ingredients within the natural-origin category.

That distinction matters: the percentage describes ingredient origins, rather than proving that every ingredient has a low environmental impact or comes from a certified sustainable source.

The report’s sourcing assessment identifies a dependence on agricultural materials and essential oils that exposes the business to land-use, water and biodiversity risks. Aesop is prioritising sandalwood, geranium, citrus oils, cedar atlas and lavender, which together account for 90% of the essential oils it purchases…